Job Description

An established e-commerce business with world class sports, fitness, healthcare and PPE websites needs a Junior Bookkeeper to join its existing accounts team.

The role is office based in Clapham, Central London. The business has been established for 12 years and has enviable rankings across all search engines.

The business requires a Junior Bookkeeper who is interested in accounts with a view to working towards a recognised qualification in the future, or who currently holds one. Data entry skills and a sharp eye for detail are fundamental to this role.


In order to apply for this role and demonstrate that you have a good eye for detail, we require you to  provide us with 10 bullet points describing why you think you would be perfect for this job

• Include your 10 bullet points in the cover note area of the email making sure that they are preceded by the words “My 10 Bullet Points”, or,
• If you are having trouble modifying that area, please put them at the very top of your CV with the title “My 10 Bullet Points”.

The business has a strong belief in good accounting practice and maintaining excellent supplier relationships through prompt invoice processing. They require an intelligent and enthusiastic candidate who has an exceptional eye for detail, focus and pride in their work.

As the Junior Bookkeeper your duties will include but not be limited to:

• Reconciliation of bank accounts
• Invoice input (large volumes)
• Querying invoice and statement discrepancies and following up with suppliers until resolved
• Checking off invoices against purchase orders
• Checking invoice margins are in line with business expectations
• Matching invoices against supplier statements
• Updating price lists
• Communicating with internal departments to raise pricing and margin discrepancies
• Paying suppliers in accordance with procedures
• Creating quotations for potential and current customers
• Generating invoices and credit notes in accordance with procedures
• Routine administration including filing
• Other ad hoc accounts responsibilities

What Can We Offer You?

• Regular team outings for team building and socialising as well as a Summer and Christmas party (COVID regulations permitting)
• Beers, sweets and chocolates on a Friday
• An extra holiday day for each year of work (up to an additional 5 holidays)
• Free tea and coffee
• A friendly and collaborative working environment

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Data entry accuracy and speed Previous accounting experience in some form Good understanding of double entry bookkeeping including bank reconciliation Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work logically and methodically under pressure Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) and an exceptional eye for detail Speed and efficiency of invoice entry Strong problem-solving skills – we require someone who relishes the challenge of making the figures balance, as well as being able to suggest and implement process improvements